U.S. President Richard Nixon's speech on the Watergate scandal in Washington, DC. The President states that some people will find that the Watergate scandal demonstrates the bankruptcy of American political system, but this is not true. He states that the Watergate issue represents a series of illegal acts and their judgment by people, a system which will bring the guilty to justice and it includes a grand jury, honest prosecutors, courageous Judge John J. Sirica and vigorous free press. The President sates that it is essential to have faith in American judicial system and they should not be distracted to that extent where the vital works get neglected. He states that he will give his complete attention to his office duties irrespective of the case situation. The President expresses his faith in Attorney General Elliot Richardson responsibilities. He mentions about his meeting with the Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt which is scheduled the next day. He states that they are preparing for the Soviet American Summit meeting. He talks about the negotiation for mutual and balanced reduction of their forces in Europe in order to reduce the defense budget. U.S. and Soviet negotiators will work on limiting the nuclear arms so as to reduce the danger of nuclear wars. He states that a lot of work has to be done: to maintain peace in southeast Asia, to ensure prosperity, jobs, better life and to control inflation.
Tricia Nixon's wedding day. A notice states that the White House in Washington DC closes for the wedding. The Rose Garden of the White House. Workers are setting up decorations and flower arrangements for the wedding. United States President Richard Nixon addresses reporters. He talks about the possibility of rain. Hence the preparations have been changed accordingly. Nixon supervises the marriage preparations. A light rain begins. Cameramen cover their cameras with umbrellas and polythene sheets. Guests begin to arrive. 400 guests have been invited. Luci Johnson Nugent, daughter of former President Nixon, attends the wedding. Some guest with umbrellas. The guests are escorted by staff members. A guest sits in a chair. At 4:30 the rain stops, and the wedding ceremony begins.
A ceremony of Swearing In at the U.S. Capitol on the Inauguration Day, Washington DC. U.S. President Nixon, Vice President Agnew and other dignitaries seated in inauguration stand. Rabbi Seamore gives prayer, shakes hands with President and sits back. Senator Cook introduces Chief Justice who administers oath to Vice President Agnew. Senator Cook introduces Archbishop Lakovas who says prayers. Archbishop and President Nixon shake hands.
A ceremony of Swearing In at the U.S. Capitol on the Inauguration Day, Washington DC. U.S. President Nixon, Vice President Agnew and other dignitaries seated in inauguration stand. Senator Cook introduces Chief Justice who administers oath to President Richard Nixon. President takes oath as First Lady Pat stands by him. President completes his speech. The guests and dignitaries stand and cannon fired one after another to mark end of ceremony.
U.S. President Richard Nixon and First Lady Patricia Nixon arrive at a lodge in Alaska and are welcomed by Former Alaska Governor and former Secretary of the Interior under Nixon, Walter "Wally" Hickel. Walter Hickel is joined by his wife Ermalee Hickel. Walter Hickel shakes hands with the President and his wife and talks to them. Patricia Nixon and Ermalee Hickel talk to each other. The dignitaries pose for a photo. Then they approach a small gathered crowd holding a sign "Welcome Pres Nixon Come Shake Hands." They greet the crowd. This is earlier in the day before Nixon welcomed Emperor Hirohito of Japan in Alaska.
Former White House Counsel John Dean testifies in front of the Senate-Watergate Committee hearings, Washington DC. Former Counsel Dean sitting in the court speaks about his meetings with President Richard Nixon regarding Watergate matters on March 1. Testimony recounts preparations for an upcoming press conference. He asserts that the President frequently made reference in press conferences to things that had not, in fact, occurred. He comments on speeches made by the President and their discussions about various people involved in the case. Senator Sam Ervin Junior of the Watergate Committee suspends the hearings for the day. Two News anchors report about the testimony of John Dean.
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